Why do people dread birthdays?

Answer 1

There are many reasons why people may dislike their own birthdays.

A few reasons may be because he or she has had a negative reaction to previous birthdays, negative things that may or may not have occurred.

So often, we may have expectations that were never met.

Also, as many people grow older, this can often be a cause for concern, rather than be a cause for celebration.

Many people & not necessarily selfish or careless individuals, may give to others, especially their immediate family or close relatives, yet often receive nothing in return on their own birthdays, so this understandably causes much stress &/or concern as to why they are being treated without regard on their special day.

Many people also feel that a birthday is just another day & that there is no need to make a big deal about it. Often people do not see eachother @ all throughout the whole year, then suddenly they are confronted with the prospect of having to see certain people or accept certain gifts, but not always without strings attached.

For many others, money may play a huge role in the whole affair of birthdays.

Many find it to be a day of excess spending on others, whilst they may go unnoticed. Many may not have the funds to go out or organise a party or get together, so they shy away altogether.

Many even go into hiding on their birthdays, so as not to be contacted or visited, especially if they are not in the mood for socialising.

Perhaps there are many people who do not see particular people regularly or hardly ever, then suddenly on their birthdays, here are these people.

One may ask, why are they here or do they really care? What are their motives?

So many questions & often, so little response.

Most of us would know that we get what we give, yet many sincere folk do give, yet still never receive, even in the form of words. It does not always have to be about gifts, price, value etc; It really is the thought that counts.

Ultimately, whichever way things pan out for all of us that dislike our own birthdays, we need to hold our heads up as high as we can & just soldier on, because if we don't, we only end up feeling much worse.

Remember, we can control how we feel or what we do, but we cannot control or change what others feel ordo, even if we feel that we are not being respected, acknowledged or being treated fairly on our birthdays.

Answer 2

I don't dread my birthday but some people do because they are embarrassed by their parents or they might get a bad present. Don't have receipt or have to pretend they like it.

Another opinion:

As we grow older, people tend to dread birthdays because we are afraid of death, and every birthday is another step towards old age, and eventually the grave. Coming to terms with your own mortality is one of the hardest things a person is forced to do.